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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;northbeach, post: 10574626, member: 10173&quot;]Amazing thread and cool posts! Here is a very old ring made in 2-parts. One part to set the 7 diamonds in silver, and another to form the band using a high karat yellow gold. As this ring was made in two pieces that were assembled, I am thinking it is much older than it may appear--from around 1650 to 1720. The 2-part design element was mimicked later (even today), but this one is actually made in two pieces. It has writing inside, but I cannot read it. This is the classic Cruciform with 7 diamonds and the central sun motif. I believe it was made in Spain, New Spain, or Portugal. In my view the 7 stones represent the Sun (center), Moon, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Mercury, and Mars.&nbsp; As the ancients knew about these planets revolving, yes, around the sun. I would love to see another one like it made in 2-parts. It is quite marvelous. Thanks![ATTACH=full]530683[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]530684[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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